VW almost decides on Tennessee plant to build upcoming crossover

Volkswagen will build the production version of its CrossBlue SUV at it's Chattanooga, Tenn., plant.

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By Nick Tragianis

Originally published: June 23, 2014

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Volkswagen is nearing a decision to choose where it will build its next crossover, and it’s Chattanooga, Tenn., plant in the U.S. is the top choice.

According to a Reuters report, a German newspaper says the state of Tennessee is reportedly offering Volkswagen a number of incentives, such as tax breaks, free land and US$300 million worth of infrastructure upgrades should the automaker choose the Chattanooga plant over its facility in Pubela, Mexico.

Volkswagen hasn’t commented or reached a final decision, but earlier this year, it once again hinted at building a production version of the CrossBlue Concept in North America by 2016, in a bid to boost its slow sales south of the border.